Upper Perkiomen's Mack Lederer (6) and Jenna Caciolo (3) congratulate Casey Umstead on her first goal of game against Donegal in the PIAA State playoffs Monday. (Photo by John Strickler/The Mercury)

AMBLER — It’s become a broken record.

A victory over Villa Maria Academy last week was Upper Perkiomen’s first since 2006, the same year the school won its last district title. Now, the Tribe can check off one more square on their preseason wish list after a 3-2 victory over Donegal on Tuesday afternoon at Wissahickon High School: Advance in the PIAA-AA playoffs.

When does the winning stop? If the Tribe have anything to say about it, it won’t.

For three years, Casey Umstead, Rachel Felbinger, Maddie Fox and a senior class of 12 have remained on the cusp of triumph. Last year, the ride ended with a 3-2 loss to Selinsgrove in the PIAA-AA first round. Other years also produced first round exits.

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The talent has been there, from head coach Jamie Warren to goalkeeper Hannah Mack, this team — one that has come breathtakingly close to grabbing a hold of District 1 and state prominence — has started to come into its own.

“Maturation” as Warren calls it.

“Everybody was ready to play and ready to win,” the head coach said.

Umstead, the UConn recruit, who displays a more reserved demeanor off the field, scored in the first minute-and-a-half in the game en route to two goals while Morgan Aldinger tallied her first strike since a 6-0 victory over Pottstown on September 30 as the Tribe stymied a late push from Donegal to secure the victory.

Upper Perkiomen will now face the winner of Selinsgrove and Wyoming Seminary on Saturday at a site and time to be determined. Wyoming Seminary was the team that ousted Upper Perkiomen in the PIAA final in 2006.

For the complete story, as well as coverage of state victories by Pope John Paul girls volleyball and Spring-Ford and Boyertown girls soccer, visit www.gametimepa.com.